How grown-up are you?

The real reason you’re struggling to focus at work – and 5 questions to ask yourself before resigning

Can’t concentrate on your work? Here’s how to figure out what’s going on – and if it might be time for a career change.

Lily Smith

17 August 202615 August 2026

Self

Why you don’t have to be single or carefree to have your own version of a hot-girl summer — even after 40

Writer Caro Giles discovers that you don’t have to be young and carefree to experience your own ‘hot girl summer’ at 40+.

Amy Mica Marsden

15 August 202613 August 2026

Why you don’t have to be single or carefree to have your own version of a hot-girl summer — even after 40

Emotional wellbeing / Love life

How does an affair affect your self-esteem?

An affair can leave you questioning everything from your attractiveness to your judgement. But why does it hit your self-esteem so hard, and how can you stop your partner’s choices from becoming a judgement on your own worth?

Sally Saunders

14 August 202614 August 2026

How does an affair affect your self-esteem?

Many adults are living with undiagnosed autism without realising it – these are the seven hidden signs experts want you to know

From workplace challenges to social exhaustion, Anne Fletcher explores the subtle traits of autism that can remain hidden for decades before a diagnosis. Words: Anne Fletcher. Images: Shutterstock. I remember the first time I heard about autism. It was the 80s, and Dustin Hoffman was huge. Then he did Rain Man. It took the world […]

Amy Mica Marsden

7 July 20267 July 2026

Emotional wellbeing

‘I thought I had everything I wanted — until one quiet summer afternoon changed the questions I was asking’

When life finally slows down, it’s often the bigger questions that rise to the surface. If you’ve found yourself wondering whether you’re truly happy, a psychologist explains why summer offers the ideal opportunity to reflect on what you really want — and how to start moving towards it.

Amy Mica Marsden

10 August 20268 August 2026

Physical wellbeing / Magazine / Mental health

Are you always early for everything? The psychology behind punctuality – and why it could be fuelling your anxiety

Being on time is generally seen as a positive trait – but if you’re the person who arrives everywhere 20 or 30 minutes early, experts say there could be more going on than simply being organised

Suzanne Baum

12 August 202612 August 2026

Self

Could some narcissism actually be healthy? Experts reveal the 6 surprising traits that could help you thrive

We tend to think of narcissism as entirely negative, but psychologists say there’s a lesser-known side that’s linked to resilience, confidence, and healthier relationships. Here’s how to tell the difference between the two.

Amy Mica Marsden

4 August 20261 August 2026

Career

On the brink of burnout? How to spot the signs and set healthier boundaries at work

‘Being good at your job shouldn’t require sacrificing your health, relationships or wellbeing.’

Lily Smith

20 June 202619 June 2026

Career

6 signs you’ve tied your entire self-worth to your career – and how to break free

Here’s how to reconnect with who you are outside of your job, achievements and ambitions.

Lily Smith

21 June 202619 June 2026

Take test

Tests

Test: What stops you from trusting yourself?

Discover how you make choices — and what your inner voice is asking for — with our test below!

Psychologies

13 February 20265 March 2026

Tests

Test: What’s your secret confidence saboteur?

If you know you’ve got much to be confident about but still have regular wobbles, take our test to find out what confidence saboteur is undermining your self-belief.

Psychologies

15 January 20263 March 2026

Tests

Test: What stops you doing Christmas differently?

If, despite your best intentions, you’re still stuck in a festive rut, take our test to uncover your personal barrier to ringing the changes.

Psychologies

12 December 202512 December 2025

Tests

Test: What stops you taking your needs seriously?

If you’re never at the top of your agenda, take our test to identify what’s holding you back from prioritising yourself — plus, find what steps you can take to start putting yourself first.

Psychologies

7 November 20257 November 2025

Tests

Test: What stops you getting the sleep you need?

If you dream of more restful nights, take our test to find out what is getting in the way of a good night’s sleep, and what steps to take in order to fix it.

Psychologies

10 October 202510 October 2025

Tests

Test: What’s your personal mood booster?

If it’s time to step off the emotional rollercoaster! Take our test to find your personal mood management focus and discover what will lift your mood when you need it the most.

Psychologies

8 September 20258 September 2025

Show all tests

How grown-up are you?

You find out that someone you know has spoken about you negatively behind your back. How do you react?

You’re watching one of your favourite TV programmes but it’s 11pm on a work night and the episode just finished on a cliff hanger. What do you do?

Your sink is leaking and you have no idea how to fix it. How do you handle it?

You’re thinking about getting a pet. How do you approach the subject?

A rare free weekend for you and your friends is coming up. How do you all plan to spend it?

Something big has happened in your life and you want to get the word out. After telling your nearest and dearest, how do you choose to share the happy news with everyone else?

Related content

The real reason you’re struggling to focus at work – and 5 questions to ask yourself before resigning

Why you don’t have to be single or carefree to have your own version of a hot-girl summer — even after 40

How does an affair affect your self-esteem?

Personality Test

You find out that someone you know has spoken about you negatively behind your back. How do you react?

You’re watching one of your favourite TV programmes but it’s 11pm on a work night and the episode just finished on a cliff hanger. What do you do?

Your sink is leaking and you have no idea how to fix it. How do you handle it?

You’re thinking about getting a pet. How do you approach the subject?

A rare free weekend for you and your friends is coming up. How do you all plan to spend it?

Something big has happened in your life and you want to get the word out. After telling your nearest and dearest, how do you choose to share the happy news with everyone else?

Share this:

Related content